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of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 
    Components

    Social Share

    Social share is an icon button group that links to official social media accounts.

    Overview

    The primary purpose of the social share is to create a seamless bridge between the government and the public by facilitating direct connections through established social media channels. By prominently displaying icons representing different social media platforms, users can easily access official government accounts, stay updated on news and announcements, and participate in relevant discussions.

    Formatting

    The Social Share component can accommodate up to 6 icon buttons wide. If more than 6 are needed, it will wrap to two lines.

    Anatomy

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    1. Heading (optional)
    2. Icon Buttons - Linked to official social media accounts
    3. Supporting text (optional)

     

    Placement

    The Social Share component can be seamlessly integrated into various sections of the government website, including the body or footer.

     

    Content

    Main Elements

    Iconography
    • The component features recognizable and scalable icons for various social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
    Tooltip
    • On hover, display a tooltip describing the button’s action (not the name of the icon).

    Behaviors

    States

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